1. OMC (Otara Millionaires Cl… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1. OMC (Otara Millionaires Club), a pop duo from New Zealand
2. OMC (One Man Crew), a trance musician from Israel
1)
The Otara Millionaires Club were formed in 1993 by Phil Fuemana after his earlier bands, "Houseparty" and "Fuemana". His younger brother Pauly joined soon after and they recorded two tracks for producer Alan Jansson's Urban Pacifica collection Proud.
After a falling out with his brother, Pauly Fuemana approached and Jansson and he suggested that Fuemana keep the initials as a name, and thereafter Fuemana and Jansson were, in effect, OMC. Whilst Fuemana fronted the project and took it around the world, the music was created by both of them. Fuemana was the frontman and played some of the original instrumentation. Jansson co-wrote all the tracks and arranged and produced the duo's albums. Sina Siapaia (stage name "Sina"or "Sister Sina") was the female backing vocalist on "How Bizarre" and other tracks on the debut album of the same title. [1]
How Bizarre (1995-1997)
Signed to Simon Grigg's huh! label, OMC released the single "How Bizarre" in New Zealand in late 1995. It was an immediate smash hit even without a video, reaching number one in early 1996 and staying there for three weeks. It sold over 35,000 copies (3½ times platinum certification), a figure not exceeded in New Zealand. That same year, "How Bizarre" went to number one in Australia for five weeks, sold over 150,000 singles, and was certified as a platinum single. Later in the year the single went to number 5 in the UK and number one in countries across Europe and much of the rest of the world. It was followed by their debut album, also entitled How Bizarre. Their third single "On the Run" reached #56 on the UK singles charts in 1997.
In 1997 and 1998, "How Bizarre" spent 36 weeks on Billboard's Hot 100 Airplay chart, peaking at # 4. The song never charted on the regular Hot 100 as it was not released as a commercially available single there. It also became BMI certified million airplay song two years in a row. The album went on to sell in excess of a million copies in the United States alone, as well as charting in many other countries such as Switzerland. Between 1995 and 2000, OMC are estimated to have sold between three and four million records worldwide, and "How Bizarre is the biggest selling record ever to be released by an act originating from and recorded in New Zealand.
Follow-up success (1997-2002)
How Bizarre was followed by the singles "Land of Plenty" which reached the top 5 in the New Zealand charts, "Right On" which achieved platinum-status in New Zealand and "Right On" which was a minor international hit in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. By 1998, Fuemana and Jansson had had a falling out over royalties, which ended up in court, but after a settlement, it was agreed Fuemana could continue to use the duo's acronym as a solo artist. [1]
In 2002, their song "How Bizarre" reached #71 on the 100 Greatest One-hit Wonders hosted by William Shatner.
Post-OMC (2010-present)
On January 31, 2010, Pauly Fuemana, aged 40, died after a short illness.[2] A week later, as a result, "How Bizarre" re-entered the New Zealand single charts and reached #40.
2) One Man Crew is Liran Ran, Born in 1983, Haifa Israel.
Back then, when he was 5, he started to play piano and the romance with the music began.
At the age of 10, Liran was already ripe to start composing, from sketch to sketch he passed many music styles but the style that attracted him the most was trance.
At the age of 12, he performed as clarinet player in "The representative wind instrument orchestra".
After couple of years he decided to leave the orchestra and focused on being an independent composer and performer.
At the age of 14 he produced "double click" in Infected Mushroom studio.
The track sold to "Hommega Productions" and released in the trance compilation "Israel's Psychedelic Trance vol. 5" that sold over then 20,000 copies and was a big success all over the world charts.
After a while, he made several tracks, among them you will find "hard drop", "land of fantasy" and "keep your mind" with cosma (R.I.P).
For a while, he abandoned the trance music In Purpose to focus in creating music for theater plays, independent singers, radio station, and for computer and TV games.
Between the ends of 2005 to the middle of 2006, he was a part of the trance crew "Double Impact".
Already from their first released they became to be a huge success and performed all over Israel later on also in Europe, Brazil and Japan.
In 2007 , he's back again to his independent path sweeping after him a tsunami of fans with his incredible live shows making his way to the top, some says that he's already there.
These days Liran is totally focused on producing his own trance album. Many peoples have been waiting for a long time to O.M.C's album, soon their's waiting will be worthwhile.
Lingo With The Gringo
OMC Lyrics
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My destination: Happyville, money spent
On refreshments to cool my temperature
A fine wine or two, sweet food for my mind song
The coolest music to swing to
Jamming out tunes that remind me of you
My pockets lined with gold I sold the old to reflect
The new tune on my stereo, blow, flow
Wow
Lost the vibe while I was in denial
Took a bad trip, slip, flip, shook my ego
I shouldn't let it get me down son
I need to just live a little, play some fun games with sisters with no names
Stories told in street lingo, understandable by some friends
I have none
Brothers and sisters under the same old sun
Naked to the devils deviants we show a blind eye
We need no one to spoil our adventures of books
Marked at Chapter One...Underlined 'Ravings Of Polynesia'
(Ooh) Lingo with the Gringo...I'm in Lingo with the Gringo (Gringo)...
Lingo with the Gringo...I'm in Lingo with the Gringo (Gringo)...
Lingo with the Gringo...I'm in Lingo with the Gringo (Gringo)...
Lingo with the Gringo...
(Ooh) Lingo with the Gringo...I'm in Lingo with the Gringo (Gringo)...
Lingo with the Gringo...I'm in Lingo with the Gringo (Gringo)...
Lingo with the Gringo...I'm in Lingo with the Gringo (Gringo)...
Lingo with the Gringo...
The lyrics to OMC's "Lingo With The Gringo" describe a narrator's journey to "Happyville," a place where they can relax, enjoy music, and forget their troubles. The singer describes their luxurious lifestyle, complete with "fine wine" and "sweet food for [their] mind." However, they also acknowledge a recent struggle - a "bad trip" that caused them to "lose the vibe." Despite this setback, the singer remains optimistic and embraces the street lingo of their friends in order to have some fun and forget their worries.
The song's chorus ("Lingo with the Gringo") refers to the singer's ability to blend in with different cultures and languages, as they navigate their way through life. It also implies a certain openness and willingness to learn from others.
Overall, "Lingo With The Gringo" is a catchy, upbeat song about finding joy and connection amidst life's ups and downs. The singer's story serves as a reminder to embrace new experiences and perspectives, and to keep moving forward even when things get tough.
Line by Line Meaning
Higher flyer angels wings we drive
We are driving towards our destination with a sense of freedom and euphoria
My destination: Happyville, money spent
I am traveling towards a place of happiness, regardless of how much it costs
On refreshments to cool my temperature
I am indulging in food and drink to relax and ease my mind
A fine wine or two, sweet food for my mind song
I am enjoying the finer things in life and savoring the moment through music and culinary delights
The coolest music to swing to
I am listening to music that makes me feel good and want to dance
Jamming out tunes that remind me of you
The music I am listening to is bringing back memories of a past relationship
My pockets lined with gold I sold the old to reflect
I have made money from selling my past possessions and am now able to enjoy new things
The new tune on my stereo, blow, flow
I am listening to a new song and letting it take me on a journey of its own
Tasting sweet dreams caresses me, tried a new style
I am exploring new experiences and enjoying the pleasures of a contented night's sleep
Wow
Expressing amazement and satisfaction with my current lifestyle
Lost the vibe while I was in denial
I lost my positive outlook when I refused to face the reality of my situation
Took a bad trip, slip, flip, shook my ego
I had a negative experience that rattled my confidence and self-esteem
I shouldn't let it get me down son
I shouldn't allow negative experiences to dampen my spirit
I need to just live a little, play some fun games with sisters with no names
I need to allow myself to let loose and have some fun with strangers
Stories told in street lingo, understandable by some friends
I am sharing stories with friends using a common language and dialect
I have none
I do not have any close friends at the moment
Brothers and sisters under the same old sun
We are all part of the same human family, sharing the same world
Naked to the devils deviants we show a blind eye
We are exposed to negative influences but choose to ignore them
We need no one to spoil our adventures of books
We do not need anyone else to dictate the course of our lives
Marked at Chapter One...Underlined 'Ravings Of Polynesia'
The beginning of a new chapter of my life, marked by the story of a Polynesian adventure
(Ooh) Lingo with the Gringo...I'm in Lingo with the Gringo (Gringo)...
Enjoying and immersing myself in the language and culture of another person, who happens to be a foreigner
Lingo with the Gringo...I'm in Lingo with the Gringo (Gringo)...
Repeating the enjoyment of the experience of embracing another language and culture
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN LEO JANSSON, PAUL FUEMANA
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